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My Favorite Beach Vacations

Are you dreaming of summer breezes, cocktails at sunset, and time to catch up on your reading? If so, you might just be ready to take a few beach vacations to recharge your batteries. The great news about beach vacations is that you don’t have to spend a lot to have a great, relaxing time on the shore. There are beaches everywhere you look, and you just have to find the time to get there. Even if you don’t want a long trip, you can find a short weekend getaway near your home.

If you live in the northeast, you can take a beach vacation closer to home than you may think. Virginia Beach is a popular getaway, and there are beaches in Rhode Island, Maine, and New Jersey. No matter where you live, there is an option you may not have even known about. If you live in the west, you may already know where the best beaches are. If you live in Florida, chances are there is a beach within an hour of where you live. No matter what part of the country you live in, a search online should find you some great options for beach vacations.

You can call a travel agent to arrange beach vacations, or you can create your own package. If you are good with using the Internet, you can use all the discount sites to find the best deals on airfare, if you need it, and hotel specials. You may even run across a package deal for beach vacations that you simply cannot pass up. If you go during non-peak times, you will find you will save a lot of money on your trip.

Once you have decided which one of the many beach vacation destinations you have found will be the best for you, book it and start planning. Even though you may not have to go very far from home, you still have to make arrangements for your pets, if you have any, and find someone to keep an eye on your home. You also have to pack, which isn’t nearly as daunting as you may think it will be. Making a list is always helpful. If your entire family is going, make sure each person makes their own list, that way nothing is left behind.

Some special items you need for beach vacations that you might not need elsewhere are also essential. Make sure you have some beach toys for the kids, plenty of towels, and extra sunscreen. If you are going to a saltwater beach, remember that saltwater can be hard on your hair. Make sure you pack good conditioner for your hair, and good lotion for your skin. You should also remember to take a good book, a beach umbrella, and of course, your sunglasses.